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Nanomaterials for the Management of Periodontal Diseases

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Nanotechnology is the science of manipulating matter measured in the billionths of meters or nanometer, roughly the size of 2 or 3 atoms. Nanodentistry will make it possible to maintain near-perfect oral health through the use of nanomaterials, nanorobotics, and tissue engineering. Nanotechnology in periodontics is a constantly evolving field with its myriad applications. This chapter discusses the various ways in which nanotechnology has come to stay in the field of periodontics , in the form of nanodentifrices, dental hypersensitivity cure, drug delivery systems, anti-biofilm approaches, and resolution of inflammation.

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    Radhika Arjunkumar

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Arjunkumar, R. (2018). Nanomaterials for the Management of Periodontal Diseases. In: Chaughule, R. (eds) Dental Applications of Nanotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97634-1_11

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